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Cold Weather in Guangzhou An orangutan is thickly dressed to resist the cold weather in a zoo of Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province, Jan. 2, 2003. Influenced by a cold wave from the north, citizens in Guangzhou are experiencing low temperatures. (Xinhua) |  |
Israel, Turkey and US Naval ExerciseIsraeli navy's marines operate in the control room of the missile cruiser Romah during a joint search and rescue exercise coded as Reliant Mermaid in the international waters off the Israeli coastline Jan. 1, 2002. This has been the fifth exercise held by navies of Israel, Turkey and the United States since 1998. Six warships of the three navies and their helicopters participated in the 24-hour exercise. (Xinhua) |  |
Incorporation Brings 'Win-Win' to Airline CompaniesA stewardess of Guizhou Airlines Ltd. in a national costume asks a passenger for advice in an airplane destined to Beijing Jan. 2, 2002. The management and services have been greatly improved since Guizhou Airlines Ltd. incorporated with China Southern Airlines Company Limited in 1998. Tax paid by the new Guizhou Airlines reached 10 millon yuan (1.2 million US dollars) last year, totalling 52.2 million yuan (6.3 million US dollars) in recent five years. (Xinhua) |  |
Ancient Tomb Discovered in HubeiAncient tombs of the Eastern Han Dynasty (24 AD-220 AD) are pictured in Huanggang of Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 2, 2003. Three tombs of the Eastern Han Dynasty have been unearthed here recently and some pots, bells and other cultural relics found there. (Xinhua) |  |
Ancient Tomb Discovered in HubeiTwo earthen bells are pictured in an ancient tomb of the Eastern Han Dynasty (24 AD-220 AD) in Huanggang of Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 2, 2003. Three tombs of the Eastern Han Dynasty have been unearthed here recently and some pots, bells and other cultural relics found there. (Xinhua) |  |
The 10th National Winter Games Opens in HarbinA player of the Harbin team steps to throw during the men's curling match, the first event of the 10th National Winter Games of China against the Baishan Team in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 2, 2003. Harbin won the game by 10:5. The opening ceremony of the 10th National Winter Games will be held on Jan. 5, during which there are 10 items, including 74 subentries. (Xinhua) |  |
Tourists Have Fun in Ice and Snow World Visitors enjoy their holiday at a rural skiing ground in Urumchi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autononous Region, Jan. 1, 2003. More visitors have come here for a sightseeing following the snowy tourism promotion. (Xinhua) |  |
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